Former Kentucky basketball player Aaron Bradshaw transferring to a Big Ten school
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Quick Glance: Enthusiastic Kentucky Fans Welcome Mark Pope as New Wildcats Coach at Rupp Arena
- Mark Pope's debut game as Kentucky's coach is still over six months away. However, the manner in which fans packed Rupp Arena for his unveiling as UK's new men's basketball coach would surprise those unfamiliar with the sport's calendar, considering the 2024-25 season doesn't commence until November.
- Rupp Arena accommodates 20,500 spectators. The lower section of the venue features 10,000 theater-style seats, all of which were occupied. The upper section, with an additional 10,500 seats, took longer to fill, but by the time Pope was formally introduced at 4:54 p.m. on Sunday, not a single seat was vacant.
- All of this to greet back a beloved figure.
- "We witness these introductory press conferences frequently," Pope remarked. "No individual worldwide has ever witnessed a spectacle like this."
BYU’s best basketball recruit in nearly a decade now Mark Pope’s 1st commitment at Kentucky
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‘He’s just such an amazing leader.’ Mark Pope’s UK basketball teammates hyped about hire.
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Ellen Calipari posts goodbye video, supportive of Kentucky departure: Ellen Calipari said she’s supportive of John Calipari as new coach of Arkansas and thanked ...
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Quick Glance: Arkansas Saves Kentucky and John Calipari
- John Calipari and Kentucky were on the brink of giving it one more shot. Arkansas saved them from themselves - and that's good for everyone.
- The relationship between the 65-year-old Hall of Fame coach and the elite program was not just dull but also burdensome. When athletic director Mitch Barnhart and Calipari sat for a local television interview last month to assure fans that they were on the same page and committed to getting the Wildcats back on top, it seemed more like a hostage video.
- Arkansas and its billionaire supporters unexpectedly intervened to recruit the coach nobody else pursued and offer him a compensation beyond what others could provide. Everyone benefits. Perhaps not the Razorbacks - time will tell - but certainly Calipari and Kentucky. He was in desperate need of a fresh start, as were the Wildcats. After failing to reach the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the fourth consecutive year, the individual who led Kentucky to seven Elite Eights, four Final Fours, and a national title in his initial decade came to a realization.
- This is not intended to diminish Calipari's past achievements at Kentucky. He revitalized the Cats, contributed to their national title, and kept UK in contention for a championship nearly every year during his remarkable first ten years. He served as a positive influence in the state, demonstrating his philanthropy in times of crisis. This is about recognizing that since 2020, Calipari was tarnishing this legacy. It's about acknowledging that both sides knew the journey had come to an end and it was time to step away. Just when it seemed that Calipari and Kentucky were considering another attempt, Arkansas intervened and rescued them from themselves.
Pa. Taco Bell employee springs into action to save life of infant struggling to breathe
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Zvonimir Ivisic has entered the transfer portal after one season with Kentucky basketball
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article287663055.html
As the Kentucky Derby turns 150, Black heritage in racing is in the Louisville spotlight
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What to know as Kentucky baseball hosts Tennessee with SEC championship in sight: A top-five matchup between Kentucky and Tennessee baseball is set for Kentucky ...
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Keith Asmussen set to make Kentucky Derby debut with longtime trainer D. Wayne Lukas
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Did you know that 10 million #SocialEnterprises worldwide generate $2 trillion in annual revenue and create over 200 million jobs?
The State of Social Enterprise report ... Show more www.weforum.org/reports/guidebook-on-facilitating-climate-fdi #Alliance4SE #SocialEnterprise #SocialInnovation
Prysmian finds sparky US fix for dim cable outlook: Cable maker Prysmian is once again in expansion mode. Six years after swooping on General Cable ...
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Quick Glance: Prysmian Discovers Vibrant US Solution for Gloomy Cable Outlook
- Italian cable maker Prysmian is once again in expansion mode, having agreed to acquire smaller U.S. rival Encore Wire for about $4.2 billion.
- While the purchase price is steep, the stronger presence in the more attractive North American market is expected to inject vitality into the slightly dimmer cable sector outlook.
- Prysmian expects the acquisition to result in annual savings of around 140 million euros, contributing significantly to an increase in EBITDA.
- Expanding into the U.S. could help Prysmian reignite its electrification journey, given the less fragmented market compared to Europe and the need for upgrades in the outdated U.S. distribution grids.
Algeria's first KFC experiences a hectic opening: On the day of the inauguration, pro-Palestinian activists gathered outside the restaurant to call for a boycott ...
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With Brock Vandagriff and Bush Hamdan, the QB run game is back for Kentucky football
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Major Burger King California franchisee adding order kiosks over $20 wage: The franchisee, who owns about 180 fast-food restaurants in California ...
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Quick Glance: Major Burger King California Franchisee Introduces Order Kiosks Due to $20 Wage Impact
- Harsh Ghai stated in an early April interview that 25% of his restaurants already have kiosks, with the remaining 75% set to be equipped within the next 30 to 60 days.
- The new minimum wage for limited-service restaurant chains with at least 60 nationwide locations took effect on April 1, standing 25% higher than California's general minimum wage of $16 per hour.
- Ghai plans to offset the higher labor costs by implementing measures such as reducing work hours, introducing kiosks, and halting the development of new restaurants.
- Fast-food chains are accelerating the deployment of order kiosks in US locations to cut labor costs, with the introduction becoming more pressing due to California's new $20 minimum wage.
Go Big Drew? Here’s the latest news in the Kentucky basketball coaching search.: Baylor’s Scott Drew is the leader UK athletic director Mitch Barnhart has ...
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Why EPA Efforts to Clean Up Kentucky Town Haven’t Worked: Despite years of air monitoring, inspections and millions in penalties for petrochemical plants ...
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2024 Kentucky Derby: Latest odds, schedule, and how to watch at Churchill Downs: This year marks the 150th Kentucky Derby. Here's the latest schedule, odds ...
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Taco Bell rival files Chapter 11 bankruptcy; sells company
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TARC service changes: Most routes will see significant decrease in service in 2025
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OK, Kentucky basketball fans, let’s have a frank talk about Scott Drew: In evaluating the Baylor coach as a potential UK head man, it is important to understand ...
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Kentucky women’s basketball hires former Miami assistant coach: Ex-Miami assistant coach Josh Petersen will join Kenny Brooks at Kentucky and serve as the ...
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Your mom would know: HGTV star Chip Gaines to send home decor to Kentucky mother
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UK’s second-leading scorer last season won’t be part of Wildcats’ future with Kenny Brooks
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All-America point guard transfers to Kentucky as part of fast break for Kenny Brooks era
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Quick Glance: Georgia Amoore Transfers from Virginia Tech to Kentucky: Impact on Wildcats
- Georgia Amoore's transfer to Kentucky follows Virginia Tech's announcement of hiring Megan Duffy. Amoore's 'do not contact' request indicated her predetermined transfer plans. Duffy's successful coaching history with the Golden Eagles sets the stage for Amoore's transition to Kentucky.
- Amoore's impressive performance at Virginia Tech, with career-high statistics, positions her as a key player for Kentucky under Coach Brooks. Despite her WNBA potential, she opted for an additional college season to aid in implementing Brooks' system at Kentucky.
- Amoore's elite playmaking skills and deep understanding of the game will be instrumental in enhancing Kentucky's performance. Her role as a player-coach figure will elevate the team's dynamics and foster growth under the new coaching regime.
- Playing a pivotal role both on and off the court, Amoore's expertise and strategic gameplay will significantly impact the Wildcats' overall performance, providing a valuable asset to the team's development and success moving forward.
Zedan Racing files appeal of ruling keeping Bob Baffert-trained Muth out of Kentucky Derby
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How would UConn coach Dan Hurley respond to an offer of more money from Kentucky?
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Quick Glance: Dan Hurley Confronts Purdue's Zach Edey Over Hard Screen on UConn
- During Monday's national championship game, Dan Hurley expressed discontent with Zach Edey, making his feelings known to the Purdue center.
- Hurley was observed engaging with the Boilermakers star after Edey knocked down UConn's Stephon Castle with a hard screen.
- Edey seemed to push Castle during the screen, frustrating Hurley as Purdue's key player avoided a potentially costly foul.
- Edey did not accumulate a foul in the first half, contributing 16 of the Boilermakers' 30 points, along with five rebounds and two blocks.
Celebrate 4/20 with food deals at Wingstop, Popeyes, more. Or sip Snoop Dogg's THC drinks
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Reed Sheppard departing Kentucky basketball for NBA after one season with Wildcats
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KFC rolls out new discount value menu deals to challenge Popeyes: KFC offers lower-priced value menu deals as people budget their finances due to inflation.
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Why one of John Calipari’s biggest Kentucky stars is not cutting ties with Big Blue Nation
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Proposal for fourth Taco Bell to be built in Naperville goes to planning/zoning commission
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A University of Kentucky sophomore has died after a battle with bone cancer.
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John Calipari leaves Kentucky after 15 years, saying the men’s basketball program ‘needs to hear another voice’
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KFC rolls out new discount value menu deals to challenge Popeyes
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New Kentucky women’s basketball coach calls for NIL support from Big Blue Nation: New Kentucky women’s basketball coach Kenny Brooks and UK Athletics NIL partner ...
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Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC Experiment With AI for Meal Prep: Your next fried chicken basket or cheesy pizza could be made with the help of a generative AI-powered ...
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Quick Glance: Musicians Warn of Existential Threat from AI
- Over 200 musical artists, including Billie Eilish and Pearl Jam, criticize the use of AI as an existential threat to their art in an open letter.
- The artists urge AI developers and technology companies to not violate the rights of human artists and devalue their work.
- Some major companies are utilizing artists' works without permission to train AI models aiming to replace human artists with AI-generated content.
- Emphasizing the importance of protecting human creativity from the threat of AI, the artists call to restrict the development of AI technologies that could replace artists' work.
Did you know even though Woodford Reserve sponsors the Kentucky Derby, many mint juleps served at the track are made with Old Forester. Here's why.
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Locally owned grocers Rainbow Blossom, Paul's Fruit Market expand amid supermarket battles
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From betting advice to brunch, celebrate the 150th Kentucky Derby with these 29 events
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Before Teacher Was Shot, Assistant Principal Was Warned First Grader Had a Gun: A Virginia grand jury found that the administrator had not acted on reports from ...
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Taco Bell fan-favorite to return for limited time — with a spicy twist. What to know
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Former UK swimmers allege sexual misconduct by former coach Lars Jorgensen: Two former Kentucky swimmers have sued the university, coach Lars Jorgensen and AD ...
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UK Surveyors Optimistic on Home Buyer Demand as Interest Rates Fall: UK property surveyors are the most optimistic they’ve been in 13 months about new buyer ...
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KFC serves 150,000 charity meals in 2 years - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: PRESTIGE Holdings’ chairman, Christian Mouttet, celebrated Kentucky Fried Chicken ...
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US Army botched $1 billion upgrade of the Stryker armored vehicle's gun : Fearing its Stryker armored vehicles risked being outgunned, the US Army rushed to arm ...
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Lexington restaurant inspections: Pizza place closed twice, illnesses reported: Lexington health department closes Chuck E. Cheese twice, 15 became sick after ...
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Kentucky Horse Park will get $39 million from state budget for upgrades. What to know
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Is the KY legislature serving our commonwealth? This year, the answer was too often no. | Opinion
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Heading to Thunder Over Louisville? Here's what to know about free post-event TARC routes
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Zvonimir Ivišić transfers to Arkansas: Ex-Kentucky big man follows John Calipari in splash acquisition
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"I thought I had done something wrong by just existing."Wheelchair user Adebola Daniel said he was left feeling humiliated after being refused ... Show more www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0hn5pgy
Can horses trained by Bob Baffert run in 2024 Kentucky Derby? Judge to rule by end of week
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How Chick-fil-A makes nearly 5x sales per restaurant as Taco Bell: The average stand-alone Chick-fil-A restaurant made a whopping $9.3 million in sales last year ...
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Oakland University’s to Tap Muni Market on Back of March Madness Performance: College hoops star Jack Gohlke’s three-pointers helped Oakland University upset a ...
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Driver ploughs through wall of Dunedin KFC: An elderly woman drove through the wall of a Dunedin KFC restaurant while out for an evening chicken fix ...
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The Sydney Mall Attack Was Horrifying. It Could Have Been Worse: The attack at Bondi Junction mall in Sydney might have resulted in more deaths if the country ...
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Taco Bell execs reveal what they order nearly every day: 'It will change your life'
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California Burger King franchisee to expedite self-serve kiosks rollout over $20 wage law
nypost.com/2024/04/12/business/california-burger-king-franchisee-to-expedite-self-serve-kiosks-rollout/
EKU searching for new athletic director after Matt Roan departs for James Madison
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Keeneland to host final Kentucky Derby qualifying race. These horses can still make it in.
kentucky.com/sports/horses/keeneland/article287502575.html
Kenny Brooks lands first recruiting commitment since taking over UK women’s basketball
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Taking stock of John Calipari’s career while the Kentucky coach pursues a new challenge
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National Burrito Day 2024: Where to get freebies and deals on tortilla-wrapped meals
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Taco Bell makes an unpopular menu move: At a time when McDonald’s has faced massive customer pushback, the Mexican chain’s latest decision might be a mistake.
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UK gave out eclipse glasses with fake credentials. Don’t use them, university says.
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A gang which plotted to murder a teenager at a KFC drive-thru resulting in his father being killed in the street has been jailed for more 80 years. Kelvin Ward ... Show more
Collin Chandler, who signed with BYU, to join Mark Pope and Kentucky basketball in 2024-25
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Maker’s Mark, Keeneland launching new 10-year Kentucky bourbon bottle series: No spring Keeneland Maker’s Mark bottle signing. New 10 year special series for ...
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What you need to know to attend Kentucky football’s spring game at Kroger Field: Kentucky football’s spring game will no longer be televised, so fans who want to ...
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NCAA Hoops Coach Exits With Hefty Payout—and a Trail of Scarred Players: Former players tell The Daily Beast that they are outraged by her “amicable” departure.
thedailybeast.com/ncaa-hoops-coach-exits-with-hefty-payoutand-a-trail-of-scarred-players
Parent, four teen girls forced to leave their Kentucky Airbnb after unsettling discovery: 'Trust your gut'
nypost.com/2024/04/20/us-news/florida-parent-four-teens-leave-kentucky-airbnb-after-unsettling-discovery/
Capilouto’s plan to dissolve UK University Senate is naked power grab and should be stopped | Opinion
kentucky.com/opinion/linda-blackford/article287621090.html
Why Papa Johns needed more than just a new logo: Papa Johns, the quick-service pizza company, just got a branding overhaul. Can it help the pizza maker appeal to ...
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Another Kentucky women’s basketball freshman enters the transfer portal: University of Kentucky Wildcats women’s basketball freshman guard Jordy Griggs announced ...
kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-women/article287405120.html
Kentucky Republican candidate arrested on strangulation charge: Brian Ormes, Republican candidate for Kentucky legislature, allegedly strangled a teen after a ...
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The Kentucky 2024 legislative session is over. Here's what you missed on its final night
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Louisville Taco Week returns in 2024! See participating restaurants and more: The celebration of local taco spots features 20 participating restaurants.
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Election 2024: TikTok Investor Jeff Yass Gives $8M to Republican Super PAC: Jeff Yass, the Republican political donor who holds a 15% stake in TikTok parent ...
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Lexington Catholic among state’s best baseball teams and proves it with weekend split
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